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MG3740AAnalog Signal Generator100 kHz to 2.7 GHz100 kHz to 4.0 GHz100 kHz to 6.0 GHz
Contents
Definitions, Conditions of Specifications ................................................................................ 3Frequency .............................................................................................................................. 4Output Level .......................................................................................................................... 5ATT Hold ................................................................................................................................ 9Output Connector .................................................................................................................. 9Maximum Reverse Input Power ............................................................................................ 9Signal Purity .......................................................................................................................... 9Analog Modulation ................................................................................................................. 16Arbitrary Waveform Generator ............................................................................................... 19Sweep/List Function .............................................................................................................. 21BER Measurement Function ................................................................................................. 21Connector .............................................................................................................................. 22Display ................................................................................................................................... 23General .................................................................................................................................. 23
Data Sheet l MG3740A 3
Definitions
Typical (typ.)Performance not warranted. Must products meet typical performance.
Nominal (nom.)Values not warranted. Included to facilitate application of product.
Measured (meas)Performance not warranted. Data actually measured by randomly selected measuring instruments.
Conditions of SpecificationsThe conditions are as follows unless specified otherwise.
CW/Modulation ModeAfter 30-minute warm-up (at constant ambient temperature)Pulse Modulation: OffATT Hold: OffOptimize S/N Mode: Off∗: f > 2.7 GHz: Use MG3740A-034/036, MG3740A-064/066
f > 4 GHz: Use MG3740A-036, MG3740A-066
Modulation Mode onlyWaveform pattern RMS value: At RMSw (Linear value) and each combination less than following ranges:
–3.00 dB ≤ RMSnom ≤ +3.00 dBRMSnom = 20•log (RMSw/4628) (16-bit Data)RMSnom = 20•log (RMSw/2314) (15-bit Data)RMSnom = 20•log (RMSw/1157) (14-bit Data)
after CAL
∗: Applies to MG3740A-062/064/066
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Frequency
Setting Range1st SG
9 kHz to 2.7 GHz [MG3740A-032]9 kHz to 4 GHz [MG3740A-034]9 kHz to 6 GHz [MG3740A-036]
2nd SG9 kHz to 2.7 GHz [MG3740A-062]9 kHz to 4 GHz [MG3740A-064]9 kHz to 6 GHz [MG3740A-066]
Resolution: 0.01 Hz
Switching Speed≤600 µs (Frequency: >187.5 MHz, Phase Noise Optimization: Offset <200 kHz, Time from trigger input to final frequency ±0.1 ppm or within 100 Hz when executing List function.)
Internal Reference Oscillatorwithout MG3740A-001/002
Aging rate: ±1 × 10–6/yearTemperature characteristics: ±2.5 × 10–6 (5° to 45°C)
with MG3740A-001Start-up characteristics: 23°C, Referenced to frequency at 24 hours after power-on
±1 × 10–9 (7.5 minutes after power-on) Aging rate: ±1 × 10–10/monthTemperature characteristics: ±2 × 10–9 (5° to 45°C)
with MG3740A-002Start-up characteristics: 23°C, Referenced to frequency at 24 hours after power-on
±5 × 10–7 (2 minutes after power-on) ±5 × 10–8 (5 minutes after power-on)
Aging rate: ±1 × 10–7/yearTemperature characteristics: ±2 × 10–8 (5° to 45°C)
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Output Level
Setting Rangewithout MG3740A-043/073
–110 to +17 dBm [without MG3740A-041/042], [without MG3740A-071/072]–110 to +30 dBm [with MG3740A-041, without MG3740A-042], [with MG3740A-071, without MG3740A-072]–144 to +17 dBm [without MG3740A-041, with MG3740A-042], [without MG3740A-071, with MG3740A-072]–144 to +30 dBm [with MG3740A-041/042], [with MG3740A-071/072]
with MG3740A-043/073–110 to +17 dBm [without MG3740A-041/042], [without MG3740A-071/072]–110 to +25 dBm [with MG3740A-041, without MG3740A-042], [with MG3740A-071, without MG3740A-072]–144 to +17 dBm [without MG3740A-041, with MG3740A-042], [without MG3740A-071, with MG3740A-072]–144 to +25 dBm [with MG3740A-041/042], [with MG3740A-071/072]
UnitdBm, dBµV (Terminated, Open)
Resolution0.01 dB
Switching Speed≤600 µs(When frequency is >187.5 MHz within output level accuracy specification range)However, the output level is ≤+7 dBm when neither the MG3740A-041 nor MG3740A-071 is installed.This is defined as the period from detection of the List function execution trigger until the time when the frequency is within ±0.2 dB of the final output level.
(meas)
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Level Accuracy18° to 28°C, CW
without Reverse Power Protection [without MG3740A-043], [without MG3740A-073]
Frequency range
Low
Powe
r Exte
nsion
MG37
40A-
042/0
72
High
Pow
er E
xtens
ionMG
3740
A-04
1/071
≤+23
dB
m>+
20 d
Bm
≤+20
dB
m>+
13 d
Bm
≤+13
dB
m>+
11 d
Bm
≤+11
dB
m>+
10 d
Bm
≤+10
dB
m>+
5 dB
m
≤+5
dBm
>–10
0 dB
m
≤–10
0 dB
m>–
110
dBm
≤–11
0 dB
m>–
120
dBm
≤–12
0 dB
m>–
127
dBm
≤–12
7 dB
m>–
136
dBm
100 kHz ≤ f < 1 MHz
without without — — —±0.5 dB
(typ.)
—without with — — — — — —with without — — — — — — —with with — — — — — — — — —
1 MHz ≤ f < 10 MHz
without without — — —
±0.5 dB (typ.)without with — — — — —with without — — — ±0.5 dB
(typ.)— —
with with — — — — — — —
10 MHz ≤ f < 50 MHz
without without — —±0.7 dB
(typ.) ±0.5 dB (typ.)without with — — — —with without — — ±0.5 dB
(typ.)— —
with with — — — — — —
50 MHz ≤ f < 400 MHz
without without
±0.5 dBwithout with — ±0.6 dBwith without ±0.5 dB ±0.7 dB ±1.5 dB
(typ.)with with — ±0.6 dB
400 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz
without without
±0.5 dBwithout with ±0.6 dBwith without ±0.5 dB ±0.7 dB ±1.5 dB
(typ.)with with ±0.6 dB
3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz
without without
±0.7 dBwithout with — ±0.7 dBwith without ±0.7 dB ±2.5 dB
(typ.)—
with with — ±0.7 dB —
4 GHz < f ≤ 5 GHz
without without
±0.8 dBwithout with — —with without ±1.0 dB ±2.5 dB
(typ.)—
with with — — —
5 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz
without without —
±0.8 dBwithout with — — —with without — ±1.0 dB ±2.5 dB
(typ.)—
with with — — — —
with Reverse Power Protection [with MG3740A-043], [with MG3740A-073]
Frequency range
Low
Powe
r Exte
nsion
MG37
40A-
042/0
72
High
Pow
er E
xtens
ionMG
3740
A-04
1/071
≤+20
dB
m>+
17 d
Bm
≤+17
dB
m>+
10 d
Bm
≤+10
dB
m>+
8 dB
m
≤+8
dBm
>+7
dBm
≤+7
dBm
>+2
dBm
≤+2
dBm
>–2
dBm
≤–2
dBm
>–10
0 dB
m
≤–10
0 dB
m>–
110
dBm
≤–11
0 dB
m>–
120
dBm
≤–12
0 dB
m>–
127
dBm
≤–12
7 dB
m>–
136
dBm
100 kHz ≤ f < 1 MHz
without without — — —
±0.5 dB (typ.)
—without with — — — — — —with without — — — — — — —with with — — — — — — — — —
1 MHz ≤ f < 10 MHz
without without — — —
±0.5 dB (typ.)without with — — — — —with without — — — ±0.5 dB
(typ.)— —
with with — — — — — — —
10 MHz ≤ f < 50 MHz
without without — —±0.7 dB
(typ.) ±0.5 dB (typ.)without with — — — —with without — — ±0.5 dB
(typ.)— —
with with — — — — — —
50 MHz ≤ f < 400 MHz
without without ±0.5 dBwithout with — ±0.6 dB ±0.5 dBwith without ±0.5 dB ±0.7 dB ±1.5 dB
(typ.)with with — ±0.6 dB ±0.6 dB ±0.5 dB
400 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz
without without
±0.5 dBwithout with ±0.6 dBwith without ±0.7 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.5 dB
(typ.)with with ±0.6 dB
3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz
without without
±0.7 dB ±0.8 dBwithout with — ±0.7 dBwith without ±1.0 dB ±2.5 dB
(typ.)—
with with — ±0.7 dB —
4 GHz < f ≤ 5 GHz
without without
±0.8 dBwithout with — —with without ±1.0 dB ±2.5 dB
(typ.)—
with with — — —
5 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz
without without —
±0.8 dBwithout with — — —with without — ±1.0 dB ±2.5 dB
(typ.)—
with with — — — —
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(meas)
(meas)
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Level Linearity18° to 28°C, CW
without Reverse Power Protection [without MG3740A-043], [without MG3740A-073]Referenced to level: –7 dBm
Frequency range Low Power ExtensionMG3740A-042/072
High Power ExtensionMG3740A-041/071
<+1 dBm>–110 dBm
≤–110 dBm>–120 dBm
50 MHz ≤ f < 400 MHzwithout
without/with
±0.2 dB (typ.)with ±0.2 dB (typ.)
400 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHzwithout
±0.2 dB (typ.)with ±0.2 dB (typ.)
3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHzwithout
±0.3 dB (typ.)with ±0.3 dB (typ.)
4 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHzwithout
±0.3 dB (typ.)with —
with Reverse Power Protection [with MG3740A-043], [with MG3740A-073]Referenced to level: –10 dBm
Frequency range Low Power ExtensionMG3740A-042/072
High Power ExtensionMG3740A-041/071
<–2 dBm>–100 dBm
≤ –100 dBm>–110 dBm
50 MHz ≤ f < 400 MHz
without/with without/with
±0.2 dB (typ.)400 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz ±0.2 dB (typ.)3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz ±0.3 dB (typ.) ±0.4 dB (typ.)4 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz ±0.3 dB (typ.) ±0.4 dB (typ.)
(meas)
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ATT Hold FunctionWhen ATT Hold is set to ON, level adjustment is supported for continuous signal generation.Setting Range: –10 to +10 dB (However, each upper and lower limit of the adjustment range is restricted by the signal output range.)Resolution:0.01 dB
Output ConnectorConnector
N-J Connector, 50Ω (Front panel)
VSWRwithout MG3740A-043
(Output Level: ≤–7 dBm)≤1.45 (50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz) ≤1.65 (3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz) ≤1.9 (4 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)
with MG3740A-043(Output Level: ≤–10 dBm)
≤1.45 (50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz) ≤1.65 (3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz) ≤1.9 (4 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)
without MG3740A-073(Output Level: ≤–7 dBm)
≤1.45 (50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz) ≤1.65 (3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz) ≤1.9 (4 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)
with MG3740A-073(Output Level: ≤–10 dBm)
≤1.45 (50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz) ≤1.65 (3 GHz < f ≤ 4 GHz) ≤1.9 (4 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)
Maximum Reverse Input Power±50 VDC (max.)
without MG3740A-0432 W (nom.)
with MG3740A-04320 W (1 MHz < Frequency of Reverse Input Power ≤ 2 GHz) (nom.) 10 W (2 GHz < Frequency of Reverse Input Power ≤ 6 GHz) (nom.)
without MG3740A-0732 W (nom.)
with MG3740A-07320 W (1 MHz < Frequency of Reverse Input Power ≤ 2 GHz) (nom.) 10 W (2 GHz < Frequency of Reverse Input Power ≤ 6 GHz) (nom.)
Signal PurityHarmonic Spurious
(CW, Optimize S/N: Off)
without MG3740A-043, or MG3740A-073without MG3740A-041
<–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+4 dBm, 10 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz) <–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+4 dBm, f >3 GHz)
with MG3740A-041<–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+4 dBm, 10 MHz ≤ f < 50 MHz) <–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+12 dBm, 50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz) <–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+4 dBm, f >3 GHz)
with MG3740A-043, or MG3740A-073without MG3740A-041
<–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+1 dBm, 10 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz) <–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+1 dBm, f >3 GHz)
with MG3740A-041<–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+1 dBm, 10 MHz ≤ f < 50 MHz) <–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+9 dBm, 50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz) <–30 dBc (Output Level: ≤+1 dBm, f >3 GHz)
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Non-harmonic Spurious(CW, <–30 dBm ≤ Output Level ≤ +5 dBm, Offset: ≥10 kHz)
<–62 dBc, –70 dBc (typ.) (100 kHz ≤ f ≤ 187.5 MHz) <–68 dBc, –76 dBc (typ.) (187.5 MHz < f ≤ 750 MHz) <–62 dBc, –76 dBc (typ.) (750 MHz < f ≤ 1.5 GHz) <–56 dBc, –70 dBc (typ.) (1.5 GHz < f ≤ 3 GHz) <–50 dBc, –64 dBc (typ.) (3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)
SSB Phase Noise(CW, Phase Noise Optimization: <200 kHz, Offset: 20 kHz)
<–140 dBc/Hz (nom.) (100 MHz) <–131 dBc/Hz (typ.) (1 GHz) <–125 dBc/Hz (typ.) (2 GHz)
-170-160-150-140-130-120-110-100
-90-80-70-60-50-40-30-20
L(f) [dBc/Hz]vs. f [Hz]
Single sideband phase noise
60 MHz
150 MHz
250 MHz
400 MHz
-170-160-150-140-130-120-110-100
-90-80-70-60-50-40-30-20
L(f) [dBc/Hz]vs. f [Hz]
Single sideband phase noise
60 MHz
150 MHz
250 MHz
400 MHz
■ 60/150/260/400 MHz, CW, Optimize S/N: Off, with MG3740A-002
Phase Noise Optimization: <200 kHz
Phase Noise Optimization: >300 kHz
(meas)
(meas)
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-170-160-150-140-130-120-110-100
-90-80-70-60-50-40-30-20
L(f) [dBc/Hz]vs. f [Hz]
Single sideband phase noise
60 MHz
150 MHz
250 MHz
400 MHz
-170-160-150-140-130-120-110-100
-90-80-70-60-50-40-30-20
L(f) [dBc/Hz]vs. f [Hz]
Single sideband phase noise
60 MHz
150 MHz
250 MHz
400 MHz
■ 60/150/260/400 MHz, CW, Optimize S/N: On, with MG3740A-002
Phase Noise Optimization: <200 kHz
Phase Noise Optimization: >300 kHz
(meas)
(meas)
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-170-160-150-140-130-120-110-100
-90-80-70-60-50-40-30-20
L(f) [dBc/Hz]vs. f [Hz]
Single sideband phase noise
60 MHz
150 MHz
250 MHz
400 MHz
-170-160-150-140-130-120-110-100
-90-80-70-60-50-40-30-20
L(f) [dBc/Hz]vs. f [Hz]
Single sideband phase noise
60 MHz
150 MHz
250 MHz
400 MHz
■ 60/150/260/400 MHz, Mod = On, with MG3740A-002
Phase Noise Optimization: <200 kHz
Phase Noise Optimization: >300 kHz
(meas)
(meas)
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-170-160-150-140-130-120-110-100
-90-80-70-60-50-40-30-20
L(f) [dBc/Hz]vs. f [Hz]
Single sideband phase noise
850 MHz
1 GHz
1.9 GHz
2.2 GHz
3.5 GHz
5.8 GHz
-170-160-150-140-130-120-110-100
-90-80-70-60-50-40-30-20
L(f) [dBc/Hz]vs. f [Hz]
Single sideband phase noise
850 MHz
1 GHz
1.9 GHz
2.2 GHz
3.5 GHz
5.8 GHz
■ 850 MHz, 1/1.9/2.2/3.5/5.8 GHz, CW, Optimize S/N: Off, with MG3740A-002
Phase Noise Optimization: <200 kHz
Phase Noise Optimization: >300 kHz
(meas)
(meas)
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-170-160-150-140-130-120-110-100
-90-80-70-60-50-40-30-20
L(f) [dBc/Hz]vs. f [Hz]
Single sideband phase noise
850 MHz
1 GHz
1.9 GHz
2.2 GHz
3.5 GHz
5.8 GHz
-170-160-150-140-130-120-110-100
-90-80-70-60-50-40-30-20
L(f) [dBc/Hz]vs. f [Hz]
Single sideband phase noise
850 MHz
1 GHz
1.9 GHz
2.2 GHz
3.5 GHz
5.8 GHz
■ 850 MHz, 1/1.9/2.2/3.5/5.8 GHz, CW, Optimize S/N: On, with MG3740A-002
Phase Noise Optimization: <200 kHz
Phase Noise Optimization: >300 kHz
(meas)
(meas)
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-170-160-150-140-130-120-110-100
-90-80-70-60-50-40-30-20
L(f) [dBc/Hz]vs. f [Hz]
Single sideband phase noise
850 MHz
1 GHz
1.9 GHz
2.2 GHz
3.5 GHz
5.8 GHz
-170-160-150-140-130-120-110-100
-90-80-70-60-50-40-30-20
L(f) [dBc/Hz]vs. f [Hz]
Single sideband phase noise
850 MHz
1 GHz
1.9 GHz
2.2 GHz
3.5 GHz
5.8 GHz
■ 850 MHz, 1/1.9/2.2/3.5/5.8 GHz, Mod = On, with MG3740A-002
Phase Noise Optimization: <200 kHz
Phase Noise Optimization: >300 kHz
(meas)
(meas)
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Analog ModulationOptimize Function
Spurious ModeMode to control spurious problem. Controls spurious generated by the modulator.
Distortion ModeMode to control distortion problem. Optimizes the setting automatically to avoid distortions. This mode can be used when the output frequency is 7 MHz or higher .
Amplitude Modulation (AM) Internal modulation only; Specifications for modulated CW signal, Optimization mode: Distortion
AM Depth TypeLin: Displays the AM depth type in linear.Exp: Displays the AM depth type into the log format.
AM DepthRange: 0 to 100%Resolution: 0.1%
Peak Level: ≤+4 dBm, AM Depth Type: Lin, after CALAM Depth Error
<3% of setting + 2% (nom.) (100 kHz ≤ f < 98 MHz, Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, AM Source: Sine, AM Depth m: ≤ 90%)<2% of setting + 1% (nom.) (98 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, AM Source: Sine, AM Depth m: < 20%)<2% of setting + 1% (98 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, AM Source: Sine, 20% ≤ AM Depth m: ≤ 90%)
Distortion<2% (nom.) (100 kHz ≤ f < 7 MHz, Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, AM Source: Sine, AM Depth m: 30%)<2.5% (nom.) (100 kHz ≤ f < 7 MHz, Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, AM Source: Sine, AM Depth m: 90%)<2% (7 MHz ≤ f < 98 MHz, Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, AM Source: Sine, AM Depth m: 30%)<2.5% (7 MHz ≤ f < 98 MHz, Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, AM Source: Sine, AM Depth m: 90%)<1% (98 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, AM Source: Sine, AM Depth m: 30%)<1% (98 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, AM Source: Sine, AM Depth m: 90%)
Modulation Frequency Response100 kHz ≤ f < 98 MHz, ±1.5 dB Bandwidth
Modulation Ratio m: 30%0.1 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Modulation Ratio m: 90%0.1 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
98 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, ±1 dB BandwidthModulation Ratio m: 30%
0.1 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate < 50 Hz (nom.), 50 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 100 kHz (typ.)Modulation Ratio m: 90%
0.1 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate < 50 Hz (nom.), 50 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 100 kHz (typ.)
Frequency Modulation (FM) Internal modulation only; Specifications for modulated CW signal, Optimization mode: Distortion
FM DeviationRange: 0 Hz to 40 MHz, or [50 MHz – Modulation Rate] (smaller value)Resolution: 0.1 Hz
Output Level: ≤+4 dBm, after CALDeviation Accuracy
< 2% of setting + 20 Hz (nom.) (Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, FM Source: Sine, 100 kHz + 2 × (Modulation Rate + 2 × FM Deviation) ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, 20 Hz ≤ FM Deviation ≤ 200 Hz)
< 3% of setting + 20 Hz, <1.26% of setting + 20 Hz (typ.) (Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, FM Source: Sine, 250 kHz + 2 × (Modulation Rate + 2 × FM Deviation) ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, 200 Hz ≤ FM Deviation ≤ 40 kHz, (Deviation ÷ modulation rate) > 0.2)
< 3% of setting + 20 Hz, <1.84% of setting + 20 Hz (typ.) (Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, FM Source: Sine, 250 kHz + 2 × (Modulation Rate + 2 × FM Deviation) ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, 200 Hz ≤ FM Deviation ≤ 40 kHz, (Deviation ÷ modulation rate) > 1.2)
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Distortion< 0.5% (nom.) (Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, FM Source: Sine, 100 kHz + 2 × (Modulation Rate + 2 × FM Deviation) ≤ f < 1 MHz,
FM Deviation: 22.5 kHz)< 0.4% (Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, FM Source: Sine, 1 MHz + 2 × (Modulation Rate + 2 × FM Deviation) ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz,
FM Deviation: 22.5 kHz)< 1% (nom.) (Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, FM Source: Sine, 100 kHz + 2 × (Modulation Rate + 2 × FM Deviation) ≤ f < 1 MHz,
FM Deviation: 3.5 kHz)< 0.5% (Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, FM Source: Sine, 1 MHz + 2 × (Modulation Rate + 2 × FM Deviation) ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz,
FM Deviation: 3.5 kHz)Modulation Frequency Response
100 kHz + 2 × (Modulation Rate + 2 × FM Deviation) ≤ f < 10 MHz, Deviation: 40 kHz, ±1 dB Bandwidth20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
10 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, Deviation: 40 kHz, ±1 dB Bandwidth20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Phase Modulation (PM)Internal modulation only; Specifications for modulated CW signal, Optimization mode: Distortion
PM DeviationRange: 0 rad. to 160 rad., or [40 MHz ÷ Modulation Rate] (smaller value)Resolution: 0.001 rad.
Output Level: ≤+4 dBm, 100 kHz + 2 × (Modulation Rate + 2 × PM Deviation × Modulation Rate) ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, after CALDeviation Accuracy
< 2% of setting + 0.02 rad. (nom.) (Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, ΦM Source: Sine, 0 rad. < PM Deviation: ≤0.7 rad.)< 3% of setting + 0.02 rad., <1.84% of setting + 0.02 rad. (typ.) (Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, ΦM Source: Sine,
0.7 rad. < PM Deviation: ≤20 rad.)Distortion
<0.2% (typ.) (Modulation Rate: 1 kHz, ΦM Source: Sine, PM Deviation: 20 rad.)Modulation Frequency Response
Deviation: 2 rad., ±1 dB Bandwidth20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Pulse ModulationOn/Off Ratio
>70 dB (50 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz) >60 dB (3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz)
Minimum Pulse width1 µs (nom.)
Rise/Fall Time≤50 ns (10 to 90%) (nom.)
Pulse Repetition FrequencyDC to 1 MHz (Duty: 50%)
External Pulse Modulation InputAUX Connector (Rear panel), TTLH: RF On, L: RF Off
Internal Modulation SignalWaveform
Sine wave, Triangular wave, Square wave, Ramp wave (Positive or Negative)Modulation Rate
Sine wave: 0.01 Hz to 40 MHz or (50 MHz – FM Deviation)Triangular wave, Square wave, Ramp wave: 0.01 Hz to 4 MHz or (5 MHz – FM Deviation)
Frequency Resolution0.1 Hz
Phase–180 deg to 180 deg
Phase Resolution0.1 deg
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Additional Analog Modulation InputWhen MG3740A-050/080 is installed and for 1st SG and 2nd SG respectively Internal modulation only; Specifications for modulated CW signal, Optimization mode: Distortion
Modulation TypeAM, FM, ΦM
Input Impedance50Ω/600Ω/Hi-Z (100 kΩ/70 pF) (nom.)
CouplingDC or AC is alternatively selectable.
Input LevelFor set value, 2 Vp-p (nom.)
Input FrequencyDC Coupling: DC to 1 MHz (nom.)AC Coupling: 20 Hz (typ.) to 1 MHz (nom.)
Simultaneous ModulationAM + FMAM + ΦM Internal 1 + Internal 2Internal + ExternalFM and ΦM cannot enabled simultaneously.
Modulation Frequency Response (AM)Peak Level: ≤+4 dBm, 100 kHz ≤ f < 98 MHz, AM Depth Type: Lin, ±1.5 dB Bandwidth, after CAL
Depth m: 30% DC Coupling: DC ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)AC Coupling: 20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Depth m: 90%DC Coupling: DC ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)AC Coupling: 20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Peak Level: ≤ +4 dBm, 98 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, AM Depth Type: Lin, ±1 dB Bandwidth, after CALDepth m: 30%
DC Coupling: DC ≤ Modulation Rate < 50 Hz (nom.) 50 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 100 kHz (typ.)
AC Coupling: 20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate < 50 Hz (nom.) 50 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 100 kHz (typ.)
Depth m: 90%DC Coupling: DC ≤ Modulation Rate < 50 Hz (nom.)
50 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 100 kHz (typ.)AC Coupling: 20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate < 50 Hz (nom.)
50 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 100 kHz (typ.)Modulation Frequency Response (FM)
Output Level: ≤+4 dBm, 100 kHz + 2 × (Modulation Rate + 2 × FM Deviation) ≤ f ≤ 10 MHz, FM Deviation: 40 kHz, ±1 dB Bandwidth, after CAL
DC Coupling: DC ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)AC Coupling: 20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (nom.)
Output Level: ≤ +4 dBm, 10 MHz ≤ f ≤ 10 MHz, FM Deviation: 40 kHz, ±1 dB Bandwidth, after CALDC Coupling: DC ≤ Modulation Rate < 50 Hz (nom.)
50 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 200 kHz (typ.)AC Coupling: 20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate < 50 Hz (nom.)
50 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 200 kHz (typ.)Modulation Frequency Response (PM)
Output Level: ≤+4 dBm, 100 kHz + 2 × (Modulation Rate + 2 × PM Deviation × Modulation Rate) ≤ f ≤ 2.7 GHz, PM Deviation: 2 rad., ±1 dB Bandwidth, after CAL
DC Coupling: DC ≤ Modulation Rate < 200 Hz (nom.) 200 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (typ.)
AC Coupling: 20 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate < 200 Hz (nom.) 200 Hz ≤ Modulation Rate ≤ 20 kHz (typ.)
Carrier Leakwith MG3740A-020(18° to 28°C, RMS Value: 0 dB, after CAL)
≤–55 dBc (100 MHz ≤ f < 4 GHz) ≤–45 dBc (f ≥ 4 GHz)
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Image Rejectionwith MG3740A-020(18° to 28°C, RMS Value: 0 dB, Complex CW at 1 MHz or less, after CAL)
≤–50 dBc (200 MHz ≤ f < 4 GHz) ≤–43 dBc (f ≥ 4 GHz)
I and Q Input/OutputBaseband I/Q Adjustment
with MG3740A-020DC Offset
Range: –20.000% to +20.000%Resolution: 0.025%
Gain Balance(Gain adjustment of I-phase for Q-phase)Range: –1.000 dB to +1.000 dBResolution: 0.001 dB
Quadrature AdjustmentRange: –10.00 deg. to +10.00 deg.Resolution: 0.01 deg.
Phase AdjustmentRange: –360.00 deg. to +360.00 deg.Resolution: 0.01 deg.
Skew AdjustmentRange: –800.000 ns to +800.000 nsResolution: 1 ps
Delay AdjustmentRange: –400.000 ns to +400.000 nsResolution: 1 ps
Arbitrary Waveform Generatorwith MG3740A-020
Waveform Resolution14, 15, 16 bits for each I/Q
Modulation Bandwidth2 MHz(When Over sampling rate = 4. The maximum number of Sampling rate = 8 MHz)
Reconstruction Filter80 MHz
Baseband Level Adjustment (RMS Value Tuning) Adjustable Input Level to Quadrature ModulatorDecrease level: Decreases distortionIncrease level: Improves noise floor
Variable Range: ±8 dBResolution: 0.01 dB
Marker OutputWaveform Resolution
14 bits: Waveform Pattern: 3 signals, or Internal Generated: 3 signals15 bits: Waveform Pattern: 1 signal, or Internal Generated: 3 signals16 bits: Internal Generated: 3 signals
Supports switching Positive/Negative logic pulse outputs
Internal Baseband Reference ClockRange: 20 kHz to 200 MHzResolution: 0.001 Hz
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Waveform Memory1stRFWhen MG3740A-048 is installed, both memory A and memory B must have the same capacity. A combination of different capacities is not available.
without MG3740A-04564 Msamples
with MG3740A-045256 Msamples
2ndRFWhen MG3740A-078 is installed, both memory A and memory B must have the same capacity. A combination of different capacities is not available.
without MG3740A-07564 Msamples
with MG3740A-075256 Msamples
Number of loadable filesThe following numbers of waveform patterns are available per waveform memory:
Max. Package Count: 4096Max. Patterns per Package: 4096
The maximum number of patterns in total: 4096/waveform memory The minimum number of samples per pattern: 128
Combination of Baseband Signal Function1st VSG: with MG3740A-048
This function synthesizes the signals of two memories to generate a baseband waveform.2nd VSG: with MG3740A-078
This function synthesizes the signals of two memories to generate a baseband waveform.
Frequency Offset± (8 MHz × 0.8 – waveform data bandwidth) ÷ 2 (max.)
Sequences FunctionSelecting combination file supports following functions:
• Pattern switching method (manual, auto) • Pattern switching position (frame end, pattern end) • External trigger signal switches pattern at manual pattern switching• Sequence restart function• Maximum element: 200• Lowest number of point by pattern: 1000
Level Ratio Setting Range: Two signal level ratio <80 dB or OffLevel Setting Resolution: 0.01 dB
Frequency OffsetFrequency Setting Resolution: 1 HzPattern Trigger
External trigger switches pattern when using waveform pattern for sequenceInput Connector
Connector: Either of BNC-J connector (Start Frame TRIG Input, Pattern TRIG1 Input) or AUX connector can be usedInput Level: TTLLogic: Select Rise/Fall Polarity
Trigger InputFunction: Synchronizes with trigger signals and starts waveform pattern output; Switches start Trigger/Frame trigger
Start TriggerStarts waveform output
Frame TriggerOutputs signals at burst timingOutputs data for burst length at frame trigger timing and waits for next frame trigger
Trigger EventThe following trigger events can be detectedNo Retrigger, Buffered Trigger, Restart on Trigger
Input ConnectorFunction switching: Start trigger or frame trigger can be selectedConnector: Either of BNC-J connector (Start Frame TRIG Input, Pattern TRIG1 Input) or AUX connector can be usedInput Level: TTLLogic: Select Rise/Fall Polarity
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Sweep/List Function
Sweep FunctionFunction: Sets frequency and level sweep at 1000-point resolution
List FunctionFunction: Sets sweep points for both frequency and level individually to 500 points
BER Measurement Functionwith MG3740A-021
ConnectorConnector: AUX Connector (Rear panel) Level: TTL
Input SignalData, Clock, Enable
Input Bit Rate100 bps to 40 Mbps
Measurable PatternRepeat PN9, PN11, PN15, PN20, PN23, ALL0, ALL1, 01PN9fix, PN11fix, PN15fix, PN20fix, PN23fix, User Define
Synchronization Establishing ConditionPN Signal: PN order × 2-bit error freePNfix Signal: Syncs with PN signal at PN order × 2-bit error free;
Syncs with Pnfix signal at PN order error free from Pnfix signal header bitRepeat ALL0, ALL1, 01: 10-bit Error FreeUserDefine: 8-bit to 1024-bit (variable) error free;can select header bit for Sync detection
Re-synchronization Judgmentx/y
x: Number of error bits in y bit (Setting range: 1 to y/2)y: Number of measurement bits (select from 500, 5000 and 50000)
Measurable Bit≤ 232– 1 bit
Measurable Error Bit Count≤ 232– 1 bit
Measurement EndNumber of measurement bits, Number of measurement error bits
Automatic Re-synchronizationCan be toggled on and off
Re-synchronizationCount Clear, Count Keep
Measurement ModeSingle, Endless, Continuous
DisplayStatus, Error, Error Rate, Error Count, SyncLoss Count, Measurement Bit Number
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Polarity Reversal FunctionSupports polarity reversal for Data, Clock, Enable
Measured Result Reset FunctionAt BER measurement, hold sync status, clears measured value and measures from 0
Connector
External Reference InputConnector: BNC-J (Rear panel), 50Ω (nom.) Frequency: 5, 10, 13 MHzOperating Range: ±1 ppmInput Level: –15 dBm ≤ Level ≤ +20 dBm (AC coupled)
Reference Signal OutputConnector: BNC-J (Rear panel), 50Ω (nom.) Frequency: 10 MHzOutput Level: ≥0 dBm (AC coupled)
Sweep Outputwith MG3740A-017
Connector: BNC-J (Rear panel), <1Ω (Drive Capacity: 2 kΩ) Output Level: 0 to 10 V (10 V Sweep Signal Function), 0/5 V (Sweep Status)
Additional Analog Modulation InputWhen MG3740A-050/080 is installed:
Connector: Rear panel, BNC-JInput Impedance: 50Ω, 600Ω, or Hi-Z (100 kΩ/70 pF) (nom.)Input Level: For set value, 2 Vp-p (nom.), Absolute maximum ratings: ±5 V
External ControllerControl from external controller (excluding power-on/off)
Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T): RJ-45 (Rear panel) GPIB: IEEE488 Bus connector (IEEE488.2, Rear panel)
Interface Function: SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT0, C0, E2USB (B): USB-B connector (USB2.0, Rear panel)
USBHard copies waveform to external device and saves main-frame basic parametersUSB-A connector (USB2.0, Front panel: 2 ports, Rear panel: 2 ports)
Monitor OutputMini D-Sub connector (compatible with VGA, Rear panel)
AUX50-pin (for DX10A-50S) (Rear panel) Input/Output Level: TTLwith MG3740A-017/021: with AUX-BNC Conversion Cable
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Display8.4-inch, XGA-color LCD (Diagonal: 213 mm, Resolution: 1024 × 768)
General
Dimensions and Mass426 (W) × 177 (H) × 390 (D) mm (excluding projections) ≤13.7 kg (MG3740A-032, 034, or 036, excluding other options) ≤17 kg (including all options)
Power SupplyPower Voltage: 100 V(ac) to 120 V(ac), 200 V(ac) to 240 V(ac) Frequency: 50 Hz/60 HzPower Consumption: ≤350 VA (including all options)
180 VA (nom.) (with MG3740A-032, 034, or 036, with MG3740A-041/042, excluding other options) 260 VA (nom.) (with MG3740A-032, 034, or 036, with MG3740A-041/042, with MG3740A-062, 064, or 066, with MG3740A-071/072, excluding other options) 280 VA (nom.) (with MG3740A-032, 034, or 036, with MG3740A-041/042, with MG3740A-062, 064, or 066, with MG3740A-071/072, with MG3740A-001/021, excluding other options)
Temperature RangeOperating: +5° to +45°C, Storage: –20° to +60°C
EMCEN61326-1, EN61000-3-2
LVDEN61010-1
Catalog No. MG3740A_DataSheet-E-A-1-(4.00) Printed in Japan 13/JUL/2016 ddcm/CDT